coachteater 70 Report post Posted September 19, 2022 The KYWCA is taking nominations for its inaugural wrestler hall of fame class! We are taking nominations until Oct 15th. Once nominations are in, a commitee will vote to induct 10 wrestlers into the inaugural class. If you have a wrestler that graduated 2012 or before that you would like to nominate, please fill out the form below. There is a list of nominees on the form. Please do not nominate a wrestler that is already nominated If you are going to nominate a wrestler, PLEASE make sure you have ALL information on their career. Dont just nominate them without accurate career information. Nominees will be listed below as well https://forms.gle/odS74YdcZ97gPzz88 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
coachteater 70 Report post Posted September 19, 2022 Nominated Wrestlers: 1. Roy Gibbs - Harrison Co 2. Taylor Scherer- South Oldham 3. Robbie Clarkston- Conner 4. Nick Paden - Larue Co 5. Harrison Courtney- Woodford Co 6. David Barnes- Simon Kenton 7. Bruce Stepp- Sheldon Clark 8. Joe Carr Jr.- Woodford Co 9. Chris Dunn- Woodford Co 10. Dean Williams Sr. - Seneca 11. Travis Sullivan- Wayne Co 12. David Moore- Henry Clay 13. Joe Powers- Southern 14. James Earl Hardin- Kentucky school f/t Blind 15. Ian Horn- Woodford Co 16. Isaac Knable- St X 17. Caleb Ervin- Union Co 18. John Fahy- Trinity 19. Robert Ervin- Union Co 20. Priscilla Brownfield- Campbell Co 21. Jason Asher- Caldwell Co 22. Jeff Fitch- Woodford Co 23. Josh Johnson- John Hardin Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
coachteater 70 Report post Posted September 19, 2022 Here is a list I made just looking through some records this morning(may have missed some). Be great if we can get the research done on these guys and get them nominated for the hall of fame. Use the link above and please be sure to get as much information as possible and not nominate someone if theyve already been nominated. *can also be guys that didnt win 3 or 4 times, I just thought that was a good starting point. I can think of several others very deserving Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
grappler-of-old 44 Report post Posted September 22, 2022 Ok I went through the records this is what I found. My list is divided by schools. I have 21 3X state champions and 6 4 time state champions. Boone 3X Doug Steger 1968 (103), 1969 (112), 1970 (115 Caldwell County 3X David Richey, 1984 (105), 1985 (112), 1986 (112) (MVW)--1983 3RD (98) 1982 3RD (98) Conner 4X Robbie Clarkston 1978 (112), 1979 (126), 1980 (138), 1981 (145) (MVW)—1977 2nd (98) 3XPat Martz 1988 (103), 1990 (119) 1991 (125)—1989 2nd (112) Henry Clay 3X Matt Zarth 2007 (119), 2008 (119), 2009 (119)--- State qualifier 2005, 2006 Hopkinsville 3X Mike Givins 1966 (112), 1967 (120), 1968 (133)---State qualifier in 1965. 3X Willie Ennells 1989 (135), 1991 (152), 1992 (160)(MVW)---1988 5th (125), 1990 2nd (152) 3X Livingston Merritt 1995 (215),1996 (215), 1997 (Hwt)---1994 3rd (189) 1993 4th (152), 1992 5th (140) 6 time state placer Kentucky School for the Blind 4X James Earl Hardin 1964 (154) (MVW), 1965 (165)(MWW), 1966 (165) (MVW), 1967 (165) Lawrence County 3X Jacob Murton 2004 (125)(MVW), 2005 (135), 2006 (135)(MVW) Martin County 3X Bruce Stepp 1992 (189), 1993 (189), 1994 (Hwt)(WVW)---1991 5th (189) Newport Catholic 3X Rick Barker 1973 (112), 1974 (119), 1975 (119) North Hardin 3X Jay Crawford 1966 (98), 1967 (112), 1968 (112) 3X Ed Brandon 1967 (145), 1968 (154)(MVW), 1969 (165)(MVW) St X 3X Tendi Charasika 1994 (160), 1995 (172), 1996 (171)—1993 5th (160) 4X Isaac Knable 1999 (112), 2000 (130), 2001 (140)(MVW), 2002 (145)(MVW) Simon Kenton 3X Brad Cooper 2001 (119), 2002 (130), 2003 (135) ---2000 2nd (112) South Oldham 3X Tyler Schearer 2004 (215), 2005 (215), 2006 (215)----2003 6th (215) Trinity (Lou) 4X John Jahy 2009 (103), 2010 (112), 2011 (125), 2012 (138)(MVW) Union County 3X Caleb Ervin 2009 (130), 2010 (140), 2011 (152)(MVW)--2008 2nd (130) Wayne County 3X Travis Sullivan 2005 (103), 2006 (103), 2007 (112)---2008 2nd (112) Woodford County 3X Jeff Fitch 1972 (138), 1973 (145)(MVW), 1974 (155)(MWV)----1971 3rd (126) 4X Joe Carr 1993 (103), 1995 (126), 1996 (140), 1997 (145)(MVW)---1994 2nd (119) 3X Ian Horn 1996 (145), 1997 (152), 1998 (160) (MVW)---1995 6th (151), 1994 5th (140) 3X Chris Dunn 1997 (125), 1998 (135), 1999 (135)---1996 3rd (119) 3X Richard Starks 2004 (171), 2005 (189) 2006 (189), 2003 2nd (171) 4X Harrison Courtney 2006 (145), 2007, (145), 2008 (145)(MVW), 2009 (160)---2005 3rd (130), 2004 8th (119) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
grappler-of-old 44 Report post Posted September 23, 2022 I honestly believe that all six of the 4 time state champions should be in the Hall of Fame. You can't get much better than that. (Yea I know Brock did it 5 X). It would not be the Hall of Fame without those automatically being in the 1st class. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ranger123 43 Report post Posted September 23, 2022 Agree 1000%. Seems like a no brainer that the 1st class would include all of those phenomenal wrestlers. I wouldn't want the job of sorting through the 3x winners to fill out this class. A lot of amazing wrestlers in that group as well. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
grappler-of-old 44 Report post Posted September 23, 2022 These are the guys who won state 3X and placer 4 or more times 3X David Richey, 1984 (105), 1985 (112), 1986 (112) (MVW)--1983 3RD (98) 1982 3RD (98****-5X placer 5X top 3 3XPat Martz 1988 (103), 1990 (119) 1991 (125)—1989 2nd (112) ****4X Finalist 3X Willie Ennells 1989 (135), 1991 (152), 1992 (160)(MVW)---1988 5th (125), 1990 2nd (152)**** 5X Placer 4X Finalist 3X Livingston Merritt 1995 (215),1996 (215), 1997 (Hwt)---1994 3rd (189) 1993 4th (152), 1992 5th (140) ****6X Placer 4X top 3 5X top 4 3X Bruce Stepp 1992 (189), 1993 (189), 1994 (Hwt)(WVW)---1991 5th (189) ****4X placer 3X Tendi Charasika 1994 (160), 1995 (172), 1996 (171)—1993 5th (160) ****4X placer 3X Brad Cooper 2001 (119), 2002 (130), 2003 (135) ---2000 2nd (112) ****4X Finalist 3X Tyler Schearer 2004 (215), 2005 (215), 2006 (215)----2003 6th (215 ****4X placer 3X Caleb Ervin 2009 (130), 2010 (140), 2011 (152)(MVW)--2008 2nd (130****4X Finalist 3X Travis Sullivan 2005 (103), 2006 (103), 2007 (112)---2008 2nd (112)****4X Finalist 3X Jeff Fitch 1972 (138), 1973 (145)(MVW), 1974 (155)(MWV)----1971 3rd (126 ****4X top 3 3X Ian Horn 1996 (145), 1997 (152), 1998 (160) (MVW)---1995 6th (151), 1994 5th (140****5X Placer 3X Chris Dunn 1997 (125), 1998 (135), 1999 (135)---1996 3rd (119) 4X top 3 3X Richard Starks 2004 (171), 2005 (189) 2006 (189), 2003 2nd (171) ****4X Finalist Just using the stats I would say all the 4X state champs (6) and..... Livingston Merritt (6X Placer 4X top 3 5X top 4) Willie Ennells (5X Placer 4X Finalist) David Rickey (5X top 3) Ian Horn (5X Placer) Just my 2 cents worth Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
grappler-of-old 44 Report post Posted September 23, 2022 I would say the one wrestler who was NOT a state champion that deserves a nod is Dion Washington (1990-1993) 4X placer (5th Freshman year at HWT) 3X (HWT) runner up. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
coachteater 70 Report post Posted September 24, 2022 6 hours ago, grappler-of-old said: Just using the stats I would say all the 4X state champs (6) and..... Livingston Merritt (6X Placer 4X top 3 5X top 4) Willie Ennells (5X Placer 4X Finalist) David Rickey (5X top 3) Ian Horn (5X Placer) Just my 2 cents worth I gotta throw Travis Sullivan in. 4x finalist, 3x champ National records #6 win with 304 #3 consecutive wins 235 #8 most falls 188 National record quickest fall 3.2secs 236-1 in hs 304-23 overall 4 time aau all American 1x usa wrestling aa Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
coachteater 70 Report post Posted September 25, 2022 On 9/18/2022 at 10:02 PM, coachteater said: Nominated Wrestlers: 1. Roy Gibbs - Harrison Co 2. Taylor Scherer- South Oldham 3. Robbie Clarkston- Conner 4. Nick Paden - Larue Co 5. Harrison Courtney- Woodford Co 6. David Barnes- Simon Kenton 7. Bruce Stepp- Sheldon Clark 8. Joe Carr Jr.- Woodford Co 9. Chris Dunn- Woodford Co 10. Dean Williams Sr. - Seneca 11. Travis Sullivan- Wayne Co 12. David Moore- Henry Clay 13. Joe Powers- Southern 14. James Earl Hardin- Kentucky school f/t Blind 15. Ian Horn- Woodford Co Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
grappler-of-old 44 Report post Posted September 26, 2022 On 9/23/2022 at 10:40 PM, coachteater said: I gotta throw Travis Sullivan in. 4x finalist, 3x champ National records #6 win with 304 #3 consecutive wins 235 #8 most falls 188 National record quickest fall 3.2secs 236-1 in hs 304-23 overall 4 time aau all American 1x usa wrestling aa Yep I missed that one. I always think he was a 4 timer. lol. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
coachteater 70 Report post Posted October 6, 2022 Still taking nominations, they are due by Oct 15th Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tcats 4 Report post Posted October 7, 2022 Jacob Murton 3x champ. 3x MVW Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cmccoy 4 Report post Posted October 7, 2022 Zane Brown - Male 5-time finalist. 3-time Champ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
coachteater 70 Report post Posted October 7, 2022 7 hours ago, tcats said: Jacob Murton 3x champ. 3x MVW Form to nominate is above if you would like to Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
coachteater 70 Report post Posted October 7, 2022 6 hours ago, cmccoy said: Zane Brown - Male 5-time finalist. 3-time Champ Must have graduated 2012 or before Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
coachteater 70 Report post Posted October 12, 2022 You have till Friday to get hof nominations in Share this post Link to post Share on other sites